Jordan Lopez, PMP
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Certified project management professional with a demonstrated ability to plan and execute projects of varying size and scope. 7+ years experience leading and working with cross-functional teams to implement strategic objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
KGDR Consultants, Inc.
01.2023 - Current
- Manage various types of transmission, substation, and distribution projects and programs for large electric utility company
- Lead cross-functional project teams consisting of both contractors and assigned client personnel to accomplish project goals on time
- Develop project execution plans and detailed scopes of work based on customer problem statements and stakeholder input
- Prepare request-for-proposal (RFP) packages and conduct bid events for engineering, procurement, and construction scopes of work
- Facilitate design reviews and site walkdowns to ensure alignment with stakeholder expectations and organizational objectives and standards
- Collaborate with engineers and subject-matter-experts to resolve RFIs and FCRs from the field as needed during construction
- Engage with neighbors and municipalities ahead of and during construction to secure permits/approvals and maintain positive image
- Provide project updates to project scheduler and project controls analyst to maintain accurate planning, reporting, and forecasting
- Present to executive leadership and upper management on project progress monthly and change order justification as needed
- Compile and share lessons learned and conduct apparent cause evaluations to inform future project strategy
- Negotiate proposals and change orders with contractors on behalf of client
Assistant Project Manager
KGDR Consultants, Inc.
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted project managers in executing electric utility projects/programs
- Led weekly project team meetings to facilitate discussions and coordinate resources between contractors, vendors, client personnel, and stakeholders both internal and external
- Created and submitted contract requisitions, contract change requests, and service requests within client software systems
- Reviewed and approved invoices from contractors and vendors for work performed and routed to client for final acceptance
- Organized site walkdowns as needed to support scope development, project planning, bid events, design reviews, and final acceptance sign-off
- Worked with client, vendors, and contractors to coordinate material deliveries to site in preparation for and during construction
Project Scheduler
KGDR Consultants, Inc.
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Maintained project schedules in Oracle Primavera P6 for two electric utility programs (comprised of 40+ concurrent projects)
- Collaborated with project managers to plan new programmatic projects, update current project schedules, and identify/mitigate potential risks
- Revised template project schedules to reflect industry and market trends, changes in client requirements, and recent historical project performance
- Generated biweekly and monthly progress reports for project team, upper management, and client personnel to track key performance indicators
- Worked in conjunction with program cost analysts to aid in monthly cost accruals and accurately reflect any schedule changes in the cost forecast
- Led weekly meetings with vendors and client procurement team to monitor and identify material risks/delays and develop recovery plans as needed to meet project needs and minimize impact to project schedules and budgets
Project Scheduler
Linde Engineering North America
10.2018 - 12.2020
- Developed and maintained integrated project schedules used to bid on and execute EPC capital projects in the industrial gas space, ranging from $2 million – $200 million in total contract value
- Leveraged software tools such as SAP, Oracle Primavera P6, MS Project and MS Excel to monitor project performance, forecast project trends, and modify the schedule as necessary throughout project execution
- Created, implemented, and maintained new progress registers as part of an earned value management system designed to automate the calculation of project metrics such as SPI, CPI, ETC, and EAC
- Managed contractor schedules on site by providing oversight, analysis, and guidance to ensure accurate progress reporting and alignment with the master schedule (site assignment at Shell Refinery in Louisiana)
- Utilized critical path methodology to identify risks, prioritize work, and reduce the impact of schedule delays on budget and overall completion
- Issued daily, weekly, and monthly reports to the project team and upper management to communicate project status and known risks
- Participated in design reviews and constructability assessments as necessary to validate work strategies
- Reviewed client specifications during the proposal phase to identify any constraints or risks that may impact project cost and schedule
Co-op: Intellectual Property Engineer
CPI
03.2017 - 09.2017
- Determined the novelty and non-obviousness of new product ideas to gauge patentability potential
- Edited defensive publications used to establish prior art when patent enforcement was a primary concern
- Worked with engineering team on product development projects to ensure avoidance of patent infringement, as well as compliance with open-source software license agreements
- Designed and implemented test fixtures/systems used to conduct life cycle tests and prototype trials
- Discussed international intellectual property strategies with counsel and upper management team
Co-op: Junior Project Analyst
RealWinWin, Inc.
03.2016 - 09.2016
- Inspected project proposals for commercial construction projects to assess their energy efficiency potential
- Calculated energy consumption estimates by analyzing electrical and HVAC drawings, as well as floor plans
- Compared project energy consumption with industry standards that varied by state to ensure compliance
- Worked with local utility companies on behalf of clients to secure rebates/incentives wherever available
- Gathered invoices from vendors and contractors upon project completion to verify accuracy of project plans
Co-op: Technology Services Engineer
PECO
03.2015 - 09.2015
- Maintained technical asset management software databases to ensure records of equipment type, location, maintenance, and status were accurate, up to date, and matched the engineering drawings
- Rectified instances of unnecessary maintenance orders due to incorrect and/or duplicate equipment data
- Coordinated with project managers and equipment technicians to schedule substation visits in order to retrieve missing equipment information and verify existing maintenance records
- Added newly installed equipment into the system, assigned preventative and corrective maintenance alerts to them according to vendor specifications and utility standards, and retired old equipment from the system
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA06-2018
Skills
- Project and Program Management
- Project Planning, Scheduling, and Forecasting
- Critical Path Method
- Earned Value Management
- Resource Loading and Leveling
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Risk Management
- Change Management
Certification
Project Management Institute (PMI) | 2022
- PMP - Project Management Professional
Timeline
Project Manager
KGDR Consultants, Inc.
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Project Manager
KGDR Consultants, Inc.
01.2022 - 12.2022
Project Scheduler
KGDR Consultants, Inc.
01.2021 - 12.2021
Project Scheduler
Linde Engineering North America
10.2018 - 12.2020
Co-op: Intellectual Property Engineer
CPI
03.2017 - 09.2017
Co-op: Junior Project Analyst
RealWinWin, Inc.
03.2016 - 09.2016
Co-op: Technology Services Engineer
PECO
03.2015 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Drexel University